As is usually the case, Crofton and Guardian Angels Central Catholic appear to be headed for another Epic Battle for Mid-State Conference Supremacy in 2025-26. Both programs hit the 20-win plateau and competed in the Class C2 Nebraska Girls State Basketball Tournament a year ago.
Crofton, 25-4 in 2024-25, upended the Bluejays 52-45 in the Class C2 Consolation Championship in March to claim its third win over Guardian Angels Central Catholic and get the sweep in 2024-25. Head coach Maggie Moon returns senior Jaisie Janssen who poured in 11.0 points and ripped down 8.1 rebounds an outing a year ago.
The 6-foot center/forward added 30 assists, 64 steals and 28 blocked shots to earn First Team All-Mid State Conference honors last year. Junior Seanna Pinkelman returns as well after ripping the cords for 6.2 points and grabbing nearly four boards to go along with 41 steals as a sophomore.
Sophomore Bailey Gerths is back for Jerry Stracke as Guardian Angels Central Catholic tries to take back bragging rights and improve on their 20-7 record from 2025-26. The 5-foot-11 guard averaged 12.3 points and 7.8 boards while adding 44 assists, 53 steals and 19 blocked shots to her stat line a year ago.
Senior Charlie Dinslage boosted the Bluejay offense with 6.0 points and corralled 3.7 boards a night to go along with 40 assists, 33 steals and 10 blocked shots. Pierce, O'Neill and Hartington Cedar Catholic sit 3-4-5 respectively and are all capable of making a conference championship run.
Enough of my rambling. Enjoy!
Girls Mid-State Conference
Crofton (25-4)
Guardian Angels Central Catholic (20-7)
Pierce (18-9)
O'Neill (16-8)
Hartington Cedar Catholic (17-12)
Battle Creek (17-9)
Wayne (12-14)
Boone Central (11-14)
Ponca (11-13)
Norfolk Catholic (7-17)
Crofton
2024-25 Record: 25-4
Record Over Past Decade: 234-41
2024-25 Postseason: 2-1 | Class C2 Third Place
Head Coach: Maggie Moon
Top Returning Players:
Senior Jaisie Janssen | 6-foot | Center | Forward
11.0 Points | 8.1 Rebounds | 30 Assists | 64 Steals | 28 Blocked Shots
HM Class C2 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C2 Lincoln Journal Star
First Team All-Mid State Conference
Junior Seanna Pinkelman | 5-foot-9 | Small Forward | Forward
6.2 Points | 3.9 Rebounds | 19 Assists | 41 Steals | 1 Blocked Shot
HM Class C2 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C2 Lincoln journal Star
Honorable Mention All-Mid State Conference
Guardian Angels Central Catholic
2024-25 Record: 20-7
Record Over Past Decade: 211-45
2024-25 Postseason: 1-2 | Class C2 Fourth Place
Head Coach: Jerry Stracke
Top Returning Players:
Sophomore Bailey Gerths | 5-foot-11 | Guard
12.3 Points | 7.8 Rebounds | 44 Assists | 53 Steals | 19 Blocked Shots
HM Class C2 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C2 Lincoln Journal Star
Honorable Mention All-Mid State Conference
Senior Charlie Dinslage | 5-foot-10 | Forward
6.0 Points | 3.7 Rebounds | 40 Assists | 33 Steals | 10 blocked Shots
Pierce
2024-25 Record: 18-9
Record Over Past Decade: 155-94
2024-25 Postseason: Did Not Qualify
Head Coach: Darin Suckstorf
Top Returning Players:
Senior Abbie Cone | 5-foot-10 | Forward | Center
HM Class C1 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C1 Lincoln journal Star
Honorable Mention All-Mid State Conference
Junior Haley Scholting | 5-foot-7 | Point Guard
HM Class C1 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C1 Lincoln Journal Star
Honorable Mention All-Mid State Conference
O'Neill
2024-25 Record: 16-8
Record Over Past Decade: 129-110
2024-25 Postseason: Did Not Qualify
Head Coach: Brock Eichelberger
Top Returning Players:
Junior Hannah Hilker | 5-foot-5
16.3 Points | 3.0 Rebounds | 26 Assists | 80 Steals | 1 Blocked Shots
HM Class C1 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C1 Lincoln Journal Star
First team All-Mid State Conference
Sophomore Mariah Kallhoff | 5-foot-10
5.8 Points | 3.5 Rebounds | 27 Assists | 23 Steals | 4 Blocked Shots
Honorable Mention All-Mid State Conference
Sophomore Mady Heiss | 5-foot-6
5.4 Points | 3.0 Rebounds | 62 Assists | 36 Steals | 1 Blocked Shot
Sophomore Taylor Young | 5-foot-10
6.1 Points | 4.7 Rebounds | 15 Assists | 31 Steals | 2 Blocked Shots
Hartington Cedar Catholic
2024-25 Record: 17-12
Record Over Past Decade: 148-106
2024-25 Postseason: 2-1 | Class D1 Third
Head Coach: Craig Wortmann
Top Returning Players:
Senior Addison Walter | 5-foot-11 | Small Forward
11.6 Points | 6.2 Rebounds | 34 Assists | 29 Steals | 11 Blocked Shots
HM Class D1 Omaha World Herald | HM Class D1 Lincoln Journal Star
Honorable Mention All-Mid State Conference
Junior Anisten Wortmann | Shooting Guard
12.1 Points | 4.9 Rebounds | 53 Assists | 59 Steals | 15 Blocked Shots
Second Team Class D1 Omaha World Herald | Second Team Class D1 Lincoln Journal Star
First Team All-Mid State Conference
Battle Creek
2024-25 Record: 17-9
Record Over Past Decade: 130-116
2024-25 Postseason: Did Not Qualify
Head Coach: Kobe Lade
Top Returning Players:
Junior McKailey Holecek | 5-foot-6
5.1 Points | 2.8 Rebounds | 50 Assists | 38 Steals | 3 Blocked Shots
Wayne
2024-25 Record: 12-14
Record Over Past Decade: 116-134
2024-25 Postseason: Did Not Qualify
Head Coach: Aaron Carlson
Top Returning Players:
Senior Haley Kramer
13.6 Points | 4.0 Rebounds | 24 Assists | 57 Steals | 7 Blocked Shots
HM Class C1 Omaha World Herald | Hm Class C1 Lincoln Journal Star
Honorable Mention All-Mid State Conference
Junior Addison Frank | 5-foot-5 | Point Guard
6.2 Points | 1.5 Rebounds | 25 Assists | 23 Steals | 3 Blocked Shots
Senior Claire Lutter
5.0 Points | 6.0 Rebounds | 14 Assists | 13 Steals | 40 Blocked Shots
Boone Central
2024-25 Record: 11-14
Record Over Past Decade: 81-144
2024-25 Postseason: Did Not Qualify
Head Coach: Andy Imus
Top Returning Players:
Junior Addy Hedlund | 5-foot-7 | Point Guard | Shooting Guard
15.6 Points | 6.3 Rebounds | 85 Assists | 55 Steals | 4 Blocked Shots
HM Class C1 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C1 Lincoln Journal Star
First Team All-Mid State Conference
Junior Braylee Young | 5-foot-10
9.8 Points | 9.2 Rebounds | 27 Assists | 34 Steals | 2 Blocked Shots
HM Class C1 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C1 Lincoln Journal Star
Honorable Mention All-Mid State Conference
Junior Sienna Borer | 5-foot-4 | Point Guard
5.8 Points | 3.3 Rebounds | 45 Assists | 51 Steals | 6 Blocked Shots
HM Class C1 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C1 Lincoln journal Star
Ponca
2024-25 Record: 11-13
Record Over Past Decade: 184-69
2024-25 Postseason: Did Not Qualify
Head Coach: Chad Clay
Top Returning Players:
Junior Elsie Keller | 5-foot-7 | Shooting Guard
Honorable Mention All-Mid State Conference
Senior Emerson Ehlers | 6-foot | Shooting Guard
Norfolk Catholic
2024-25 Record: 7-17
Record Over Past Decade: 108-126
2024-25 Postseason: Did Not Qualify
Head Coach: Tim Kassmeier
Top Returning Players:
Senior Sidonia Wattier | 5-foot-9 | Guard | Small Forward
10.3 Points | 7.4 Rebounds | 34 Assists | 45 Steals | 14 Blocked Shots
HM Class C2 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C2 Lincoln journal Star
Honorable Mention All-Mid State Conference
Senior Mallory Wolf | 5-foot-8 | Shooting Guard | Forward
5.0 Points | 1.8 Rebounds | 24 Assists | 14 Steals | 2 Blocked Shots
